Fiestas patronales in Puerto Rico


Fiestas patronales in Puerto Rico are yearly celebrations held in each municipality of the island. Like in other countries, "fiestas patronales" are heavily influenced by Spanish culture and religion, and are dedicated to a saint or virgin.
The festivities usually include religious processions honoring its Catholic heritage. However, elements of African and local culture have been incorporated as well. They also feature parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment.

Schedule of fiestas patronales

DateTownPatron saint
January 9CorozalHoly Family
January 17AñascoSaint Anthony
January 20San SebastiánSaint Sebastian
February 2CoamoVirgin of Candelaria
February 2LajasVirgin of Candelaria
February 2ManatíVirgin of Candelaria
February 2MayagüezVirgin of Candelaria
February 3CoamoSaint Blaise
March 17Loíza AldeaSaint Patrick
March 19CialesSaint Joseph
March 19GuraboSaint Joseph
March 19LaresSaint Joseph
March 19LuquilloSaint Joseph
March 19PeñuelasSaint Joseph
March 31PatillasSaint Benedict
April 29GuaynaboSaint Peter Martyr
May 1AreciboSaint Philip the Apostle
May 3BayamónTrue Cross
May 3Trujillo AltoTrue Cross
May 15MaunaboSaint Isidore
May 15Sabana GrandeSaint Isidore the Laborer
May 30CarolinaSaint Ferdinand
May 30Toa AltaSaint Ferdinand
June 13BarranquitasSaint Anthony of Padua
June 13CeibaSaint Anthony of Padua
June 13DoradoSaint Anthony of Padua
June 13GuayamaSaint Anthony of Padua
June 13IsabelaSaint Anthony of Padua
June 24MaricaoSaint John the Baptist
June 24OrocovisSaint John the Baptist
June 24San JuanSaint John the Baptist
June 30Toa BajaSaint Peter
July 16ArroyoOur Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16BarcelonetaOur Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16CatañoOur Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16CidraOur Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16CulebraOur Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16HatilloOur Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16MorovisOur Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16Río GrandeOur Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16VillalbaOur Lady of Mount Carmel
July 25AibonitoJames the Apostle
July 25FajardoJames the Apostle
July 25GuánicaJames the Apostle
July 25Loíza AldeaJames the Apostle
July 25Santa IsabelJames the Apostle
July 31San GermánSaint Germain
August 6ComeríoHoly Christ of Health
August 10San LorenzoSaint Lawrence
August 15CayeyOur Lady of the Assumption
August 21AdjuntasSaint Joachim & Saint Anne
August 30RincónSaint Rose of Lima
August 31Juana DíazSaint Raymond Nonnatus
September 8Aguas BuenasOur Lady of Montserrat
September 8HormiguerosOur Lady of Montserrat
September 8JayuyaOur Lady of Montserrat
September 8MocaOur Lady of Montserrat
September 8SalinasOur Lady of Montserrat
September 29Cabo RojoSaint Michael the Archangel
September 29NaranjitoSaint Michael the Archangel
September 29UtuadoSaint Michael the Archangel
October 2YabucoaCustodian Angels
October 4AguadaSaint Francis of Assisi
October 7NaguaboOur Lady of the Rosary
October 7Vega BajaOur Lady of the Rosary
October 7YaucoOur Lady of the Rosary
October 12CanóvanasOur Lady of the Pillar
October 12Río PiedrasOur Lady of the Pillar
October 24QuebradillasSaint Raphael Archangel
November 4AguadillaSaint Charles Borromeo
December 8GuayanillaThe Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 8HumacaoThe Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 8JuncosThe Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 8Las MaríasThe Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 8Las PiedrasThe Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 8Vega AltaThe Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 8ViequesThe Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 12PonceOur Lady of Guadalupe